Informatics - The Ugly Duckling of Mathematics and Computer Science

PL # 10945

  • Starting on 2 Nov 2016
  • Cancellation permitted until 26 Oct 2016
  • Event registrations closed on 26 Oct 2016

Delivery Format :

Event registration is Closed

Description


Abstract

The intersection of Mathematics and Computer Science would seem to be both relevant, motivating and (appropriately) challenging for today’s school students. However, Informatics is not finding it easy to attract neither students nor teachers …

The reality is probably that Informatics is perceived as not being in the intersection but rather well outside both disciplines.

This full-day set of three sessions will enable teachers of either Mathematics or Computer Science to change that perception and set up a structure at their school to help students discover and appreciate this much overlooked area of Mathematics and Computer Science.

 

Presenters

Daniel Budd

Daniel Budd

Daniel Budd is the eLearning Facilitator at Christ Church Grammar School in Claremont, Western Australia.  In his role he works to up-skill Teachers and Curriculum Leaders from Pre-primary to Year 12. He also develops teaching programmes and learning activities with the aim to successfully integrate technology.  This includes the creation of interactive resources.  In his spare time he also teachers Computer Science and Robotics. Before teaching Daniel completed his Masters in Information Systems and worked in Web Development and Graphic Design.

Jan Honnens

Jan  Honnens

A Mathematics teacher at Christ Church Grammar School. As Head of Mathematics he implemented a highly successful problem solving framework including
computer programming and informatics in the Mathematics Curriculum. As the Australian Mathematics Trust’s WA State Director of Informatics he is very keen to share his insights with other teachers

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Date / Time

2 Nov 2016 Starts: 08:30 Finishes: 15:15

Delivery Format : In Person

AISWA Seminar Room (First Floor)

PL Hours : 6.00

Learning Area

  • Mathematics
  • Technologies

School Area

  • Secondary (7-10)

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